CVE-2025-9273: api server vulnerability

What is known

CData API Server MySQL Misconfiguration Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of CData API Server. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the usage of MySQL connections. When connecting to a MySQL server, the product enables an option that gives the MySQL server permission to request local files from the MySQL client. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of NETWORK SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-23950.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-9273, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.3) affecting api server, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether api server is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

Sources

• NVD
• Reference